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St James’s Gate
With its tall black pillars, gold lettering and instantly recognisable Guinness name, St James’s Gate is one of Dublin’s most photographed sights. This iconic…
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The Spire
It is impossible to walk through central Dublin without looking up at it. Rising from the middle of O’Connell Street, the Spire of Dublin…
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Rory Gallagher Corner
Right in the heart of Temple Bar (i.e., the area with the most drinking), Dublin's secrets continue to blossom. It's here, around the corner,…
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The Albert Memorial Clock Tower
The Albert Memorial Clock Tower is a bell tower in the middle of Belfast's Queen's Square. An integral symbol of the Northern Irish city, the tower is said to have been erected in 1869 as a tribute to Prince Albert. Rather imposing, the tower has the particularity of leaning a little... A curiosity worth discovering! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-albert-memorial-clock-tower/">[...]</a>
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The Alcock and Brown Landing Site
For aviation enthusiasts, don't miss the Alcock and Brown Landing Site in Connemara. This is where British aviators Alcock and Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight in June 1919. A feat hitherto unattainable! To mark the occasion, Ireland has erected a memorial in the shape of an aircraft tail: the Alcock and Brown Landing Site! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/alcock-and-brown-landing-site/">[...]</a>
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Famine Memorial
On the banks of the Liffey, seven emaciated figures walk silently towards Dublin Port. Clutching their luggage to their bodies, with hollow faces and…
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The Wishing Stone
The Wishing Stone is an Irish monument on Dublin's Killiney Hill. The monument resembles a small Inca pyramid, overlooking the Irish coast. Don't hesitate to climb it: the view is superb! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-wishing-stone/">[...]</a>
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The Phil Lynott Statue
The Phil Lynott Statue is a bronze statue in Dublin's Harry Street district. It pays tribute to Irish singer and bassist Phil Lynott, best known for his work with Thin Lizzy. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-phil-lynott-statue/">[...]</a>
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The Hands Across the Divide
The Hands Across the Divide is a sculpture erected in the city of Derry (also known as Londonderry), on Carlisle Square... The latter depicts 2 men reaching out to each other. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/hands-across-the-divide/">[...]</a>
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The James Joyce Statue
James Joyce is undoubtedly one of Dublin's greatest writers! That's why the city pays tribute to him at every opportunity, with exhibitions, museums and even sculptures! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-james-joyce-statue/">[...]</a>
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The Annie Moore Monument
In Cobh, near the harbour, there's a charming statue called the "Annie Moore Monument". It pays tribute to the Irish immigrants who left the country for America at the time of the Great Famine. Don't hesitate to discover it! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-annie-moore-monument/">[...]</a>
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Dublin’s Wall of Fame
It's not only in the USA that celebrities are honored in the streets! Dublin's Temple Bar district has its own Wall of Fame, a…
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The Sheep on the Road
The Sheep on the Road is a sculpture located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Built on the banks of the River Lagan, on Lanyon Place, it depicts six sheep and their shepherd. A sculpture that's as astonishing as it is amusing, demonstrating the attachment of Northern Irish people to their history and culture! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/sheep-on-the-road/">[...]</a>
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The Beacon of Hope
If you walk along the River Lagan in Belfast, you'll come across the Beacon of Hope, an impressive 19.5-metre-high metal sculpture! Installed on the…
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Belfast’s Big Fish
The Big Fish is a strange blue mosaic fish located on Belfast's docks. At 10 metres long, it is one of the city's most iconic landmarks, and always attracts curious onlookers who come to discover its mosaic-printed texts! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/belfasts-big-fish/">[...]</a>
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Molly Malone
Discover the Molly Malone statue in the heart of Dublin! This fictional character from an Irish folk song is very dear to the Irish! Find out why! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/molly-malone/">[...]</a>
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The National Famine Monument
The National Famine Monument is a commemorative sculpture located in Murrisk, County Mayo. It pays homage to the victims of the Great Irish Famine, and in particular to the Irish who decided to take to the sea, heading for the United States to escape the misery of the time. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-national-famine-monument/">[...]</a>
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Poolbeg Chimneys
Located to the east of Dublin, the Poolbeg Chimneys are officially the tallest chimneys in Ireland, at 207.8 metres! Far from being aesthetically pleasing, they belong to a thermal power station on the edge of Dublin harbour. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/poolbeg-chimneys/">[...]</a>
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The Waiting On Shore monument
The Waiting On Shore monument is a landmark statue in the village of Rosses Point in County Sligo. Dedicated to the castaways of the sea, it is a vibrant testimony to the close bond between the Irish and the ocean and its difficulties. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-waiting-on-shore-monument/">[...]</a>
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The Luke Kelly statue
On Guild Street in Dublin stands a very strange statue: it's a large head, representing Luke Kelly (Lúcás Ó Ceallaigh), a great Irish folk…
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Lynch’s Memorial Window
The Lynch's Memorial Window is a rather macabre tribute to one of Galway's great history makers. A true story from 1493, in which the mayor and magistrate of Galway, James Lynch FitzStephen, hanged his own son from the window of his house as punishment for murder... The word "lynch" has been used ever since. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/lynchs-memorial-window/">[...]</a>
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The statue of Cú Chulainn
Inside Dublin's General Post Office (GPO) is a statue of which Dubliners are proud. It's a statue of Cú Chulainn, an important figure in…
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The Berwick Fountain
The Berwick Fountain is a public fountain in Cork, located near English Market, the city's famous food market. Built in 1860, it is named after Sergeant Walter Berwick, who arrived in Cork in 1847 as President of the Quarter Sessions Court (a court for minor criminal offences). The fountain is still in place today, and is one of Cork's great landmarks! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-berwick-fountain/">[...]</a>
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The statue of Jim Larkin
As you stroll along O'Connell Street, Dublin's longest avenue, you'll come across an imposing monument: that of Jim Larkin! This Irishman remains a major…
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